February 2014 - Lame Deer Elementary School

NEWS
SPORTS
STUDENT LIFE
Pages 1-4
Pages 8-11
Pages 14-15
FEATURES
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MEET THE STAFF
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SURVEYS
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Damian Woetzel reads poetry with Kash Spang
and Davin Whiskers.
Varsity players huddle up before the home game
against Baker.
Floyd Kills on Top fundraises for the Junior Class by
selling walking tacos. Mr. Friesz is a happy customer.
Go Stars!
Lame Deer Junior High & High School
P.O. Box 96
Lame Deer, MT
59043
MORNING STAR TIMES
Volume 12, Edition 5
February 2014
Elkshoulder and Poitra Join Montana’s 30Point Club
The Arts Come to Lame Deer
By Jared BearRobe
Thanks to the Turnaround: Arts Program, Lame Deer Junior High hosted some famous visitors on Monday, January 6. Ballet dancer Damian Woetzel
and award-winning actress Alfre Woodard spent the day with the Junior High
students writing poetry and helping them practice so the students could perform
their poems and a song for the community after school. The performance was
followed by a dinner of chili and cinnamon rolls.
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By Shochana Little
The Billings Gazette has posted the names of high school basketball
players who are part of the 30-point club. To be a member of this club, a
player must score at least 30 points in a single game. Only 47 boys are part
of the 30-point club in the entire state of Montana and TWO of those are
Lame Deer Morning Stars. Evan Elkshoulder scored 37 points in the game
against Red Lodge on December 21. Torilee Poitra appears on the list four
times. Poitra scored 32 points in the December 20th game against Lodge
Grass and 30 points in the January 14 game against St. Labre, the January
25 game against Lodge Grass, and the February 1 game against Northern
Cheyenne. Way to go, Stars!
Cheyenne Youth Honor History at Fort
Robinson
By Ivoree Russell
After a day of practicing with actress Alfre Woodard and dancer Damian Woetzel,
Junior High students entertained the community with poetry and music. Pictured
Above: Preston Woodenthigh, Terrell Seminole, Jalen Killsnight, Darren American
Horse, and Michael Weaselbear.
On January 9, 2014, 126 Northern Cheyenne teens, children, and
chaperones re-enacted a very important event from our ancestors’ history—
the Fort Robinson Outbreak. It was a positive, spiritual experience for everyone involved, including me.
The original outbreak occurred on January 9, 1879 in Fort Robinson, Nebraska, when our Cheyenne ancestors refused to be starved, abused,
and mistreated anymore. They made the decision to break out of the barracks where the United States Army had been holding them as prisoners
without any water, food, or heat even though it was a particulary cold freezing winter. After suffering through five days of this, the Cheyennes broke
out of the barracks at about 10:30 in the morning. Many of our ancestors
were killed on the spot. Most of the wounded were left to suffer until they
were later killed by the US soldiers. The Cheyennes who were able
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The Arts Come to Lame Deer
NEWS
February 2014
By Jared BearRobe
(Continued From Page 1)
This was Alfre Woodard’s first visit to the school. You might recognize her from some of her television and movie roles. Many students remember her from the movies Love and Basketball and Star Trek: First Contact.
Right now, you can see her in the award-winning new movie Twelve Years a
Slave. At the community performance, she told the audience that she fought
for the opportunity to come to Lame Deer and enjoyed working with the students very much.
Dancer Damian Woetzel made his second visit to Lame Deer. He performed for the school and community last year as part of the Silk Road Ensemble. Woetzel is a ballet dancer, director, and producer who performed for many
years with the New York City Ballet. He has “adopted” Lame Deer Junior
High and serves as their mentor through the Turnaround: Arts Initiative.
Turnaround: Arts is an education initiative that was created by the
President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities (PCAH) and the US Department of Education. One of the goals of Turnaround: Arts is to increase student engagement and achievement in school through the arts. Lame Deer JunActress Alfre Woodard with Cleveland Bement, Simon Walks Along, and Brandon
ior High was one of eight schools in the nation that was chosen to be a part of
Bryant.
this program.
explained that they had a vision about how the arts would make a
Student reporters Michael Bowers and Jada Nanez sat down with
difference in students’ lives and that the community would support it.
Damian Woetzel and Alfre Woodard for face-to-face interviews. Be sure to
Each summer, the administrators and teachers representing each
read Michael and Jada’s articles on the next two pages.
Turnaround: Arts school come together for a week-long conference. Each
school makes a presentation that shows photos and explains the challenges
and the successes that their schools are experiencing
By Jada Nanez
The Turnaround: Arts Program works with eight elementary and
On behalf of the Turnaround: Arts Program, actress Alfre Woodard
middle schools across the country. I asked Ms. Woodard why the high
spent the day with the Lame Deer Junior High Students. Growing up in Tulsa
school wasn’t more involved and she told me that by ninth grade, kids have
Oklahoma, Woodard attended a co-ed Catholic High School. A Christian
their ways set. So, they work with the elementary and middle school level
Brother called Brother Pat who worked at the school and loved films would
because those kids still have time to set a pattern before they go to high
take the entire school of 750 students to a local movie theater once a month to
school. They believe they can make a bigger difference with younger stuwatch whatever film he was excited about. At the age of fourteen, sitting in the dents. Alfre is personally involved with a school called “Noel Community
dark watching the movie, Woodard said that she could identify with people
Arts School” in the east side of Denver and a school that used to be called
from a world away. She was motivated to join this artistic community with
“ReNu” in New Orleans.
such an amazing tool that could change the world. From that point on, she
Alfre said that her time in Lame Deer was special to her. She also
wanted to be an actress.
mentioned that the richness of the Northern Cheyenne culture has all of the
Alfre Woodard has been in over 130 movies and TV shows. Some of
artists on the committee wanting to come here. Unlike Lame Deer, many
her more popular films and shows include Love and Basketball, Star Trek:
other places do not have such a depth of heritage. Growing up around the
First Contact, Scrooged, Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys, and Desperate
Southern Cheyenne Nation, she also wanted to experience the Northern
Housewives. She's been nominated eighteen times for the Emmys and received Cheyenne Nation.
four. She has also won several SAG awards and a Golden Globe. She loves the
Coming to Lame Deer she was prepared for the snow as well as the
film industry and would like to someday direct and produce.
youth. She says "Youth are not that different around the country. I enjoy
Ms. Woodard came to Lame Deer as part of the Turnaround: Arts pro- working with young people because they have a fire in them. Sometimes it's
gram. I asked her about how this program works. Each President invites about a little tiny flame, but we have to blow on it to get the flame going. Opposed
twenty-five people to be on the President’s Committee of Arts and Humanities. to adults, children believe in tomorrow. They believe in possibility and I
This distinguished group of people comes from many different disciplines.
like to come and support that because many adults around them constantly
However, they all agree that having arts in their schools when they were
try to put them down and talk them out of it because they themselves are
younger gave them the confidence that opened their minds as innovators and
disappointed in their own lives."
helped them succeed in life.
After her trip to Lame Deer, Woodard will report on the progress
Choosing the schools the artists work with is not easy. The first year of the school has made. She says, “Shielding back at first, the students started
the program, the committee wanted to pick schools that were in a position of
to step forward after they discovered they had a voice. These heroic middle
low performance. This is because if they chose a high-performing school, they school students put about a weeks’ worth of work into one day.” She feels
would not be able show how much art increases attendance, scores, and gradua- they planted a seed here in Lame Deer. She thought Lame Deer was beautition rates and cuts down on discipline problems. Thousands of schools applied. ful with the snow, but hopes to come back whenever she can to view the
But the schools that were chosen, including Lame Deer Junior High, clearly
countryside as well. The Lame Deer students look forward to her return.
Interview With Alfre Woodard
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Getting to Know Damian
Woetzel, LDJH Turnaround:
Arts Mentor
NEWS
February 2014
New Eligibility Policy Enforced During 2014 Season
By Stella Wick and Koree Lilley
Lame Deer’s eligibility policy has gone through a lot of changes since last basketball season. Last year, students were required to earn at least a ‘’C’’ in every class. The
old policy prevented a lot of struggling students from playing. Plus, our old policy was
Do you have any family? If yes, how is your family
way more strict than the policies of most of the other schools in our division. So, with
affected by your travelling for the Arts Initiative?
input from the Student Council, the School Board recently passed a new eligibility policy.
I have my wife and brother. I’m used to juggling lives.
These are the rules for the new policy:
There’s less travel now than when I was dancing.
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The student must be passing six out of eight classes.
How or why did you become a ballet dancer?
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The student cannot be absent the day after a game.
It was my best attribute at a young age. Plus, I received
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The student can’t have more than one ISS or behavior referral.
good feedback from many people.
The student can’t have any unexcused absences.
How financially stable is the career of a ballet dancer? 
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The student must be at school for at least half of the day on the day of practice.
Though there are levels of commitment, the dance career
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Students will have a one-week grace period to raise his/her grades.
is not a very stable profession financially.
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A letter will be mailed home to the parents or guardians to inform them of their
What type of physical toll has ballet had on your
body?
child’s ineligibility.
I was lucky. I am in good health. However, there are pos- 
Possible loss of eligibility if work is not completed to raise grade.
sibilities of permanent injury especially without a legiti
Severe Clause: Includes, but not limited to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, as
mate work ethic.
sault, or severe disrespectful behavior at or on school premises or at any school
Do you have any regrets about retiring from the NYC
sponsored event.
Ballet?
We asked several basketball players for their opinions about the new policy comThough I miss the people, I accomplished what I needed
pared
to
the old one. Most responded that they didn’t particularly have a preference. In
to in order to feel comfortable about leaving.
fact, one varsity player told us that the eligibility policy doesn’t even matter to him beWhy did you choose to be part of the Turnaround:
cause he does his work, goes to class, and behaves himself so he would be eligible no
Arts program?
matter which policy the school was using. Another varsity player added that if a student
I felt I could help children.
What do you bring to the table for the students at our really wants to play, he or she will “man up” and do whatever work it takes to be eligible.
By Michael Bowers
school?
As the former NYC Ballet principal dancer, I bring leadership and motivational attributes. I also can create perspective.
Do you feel that your time spent here was utilized efficiently?
I felt the children were really into the program. However,
I wanted more community involvement.
What were your expectations when you came to Lame
Deer for the first time last year?
I was nervous. I didn’t know exactly how to act or approach the children.
What were your expectations when you returned to
Lame Deer this year?
I was more comfortable. I knew how to approach the children. Plus, there were kids and faces I had seen before.
What will you tell people about your experiences at
Lame Deer?
Don’t expect anything less from these children.
When you heard that you were coming to a reservation, did you expect any clichés or stereotypes?
No, I was open-minded about the reservation.
Will you return to Lame Deer on your own?
I believe so, I love the tradition!
What is your favorite sport or team/player?
My favorite sport is tennis. I really enjoyed watching
John McEnroe.
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NEWS
Sattler Heads to Dallas for All-Conference Football
By Ken Sattler
Sanner Sattler made All-Conference football for O line. He has been invited to Dallas, Texas to play in The National Under Classmen All Star Game and Combine, Feb 2123. He will proudly represent Lame Deer High, Colstrip/Lame Deer Co-op Football, and
the Northern Cheyenne while there. He is one out of only fifty seniors in the country recruited for this event. Sanner was selected based on athletic performance, academics, and
community service. He has a 3.89 GPA, is a member of National Honor Society, and has
been accepted to MSU-Bozeman School of Civil Engineering. Sanner has received the
GEAR-Up College Readiness scholarship and The Montana State Premier Scholarship. He
also serves as the senior class president and a member of student council. Sanner also has
applied to the University of Oregon-School of Architecture.
Fort Robinson History
By Travis Jefferson
The Northern Cheyenne tribe had been removed from their traditional home to a
reservation with their Southern Cheyenne kinsmen in Indian Territory (later Oklahoma) in
1877. They were repeatedly denied permission to return home and many were suffering and
even died from starvation and disease.
In the fall of 1887, Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife led a group of about 350 followers
north from the reservation. In late October, a U.S. army patrol captured Dull Knife and 149
followers looking for Oglala Chief Red Cloud near Chadron, Nebraska. The group of Cheyennes was held prisoner in the army barracks in Fort Robinson for the rest of the year.
Finally, the Cheyennes had had enough. They broke free on Jan. 9, 1879, and fled
toward their home in Montana. Sixty-four Native Americans were killed and about that
many were recaptured during the escape attempt. Dull Knife and some of his family escaped and made their way to Chief Red Cloud in South Dakota. Finally, those who survived
the long journey made their way home to Montana.
Now, every year, a group of modern Cheyennes, including many of our own Lame
Deer students, retraces the footsteps of the ancestors on the Fort Robinson Run. It’s a very
special and spiritual event as we pay respect to those who suffered back then and learn
more about our culture and our tribe.
Fort Robinson Run
By Ivoree Russell
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escape the Army’s gunfire began a long, tiring journey through the brutal winter weather.
They walked four hundred miles through Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming before
they finally reached Montana. Many Cheyennes died of starvation, hypothermia, and other
diseases along the way.
The Fort Robinson Outbreak Spiritual Run is a chance for modern Northern Cheyennes to honor their ancestors for their sacrifices and to understand what led our people to
Montana. The Run happens every year. This year, 126 people got involved and re-enacted
history by breaking out of the barracks in Nebraska and running many miles back home to
Montana while proudly displaying the Morning Star flag in the freezing cold weather.
I learned a lot about my people and myself while I was on the Fort Robinson Run.
I made memories that will last forever and I will definitely be going on the Run next year.
Please note that the articles presented in this non-profit newspaper reflect
the views and opinions of individual students and do not necessarily represent the views of the advisor, administration, or school as a whole.
February 2014
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Contact Ken Sattler (Senior Advisor) or a LDHS Senior for more information.
Attention:
Students, Parents, and Staff
There has been a change to the
school calendar. Lame Deer
Public Schools WILL be in session
on the following days:
February 17
February 20
February 21
Morning Star Times Staff:
Writers: Jared BearRobe, Michael Bowers, Robert Brien, Andrea Fox, Draven Hart, Travis Jefferson, Koree Lilley, Shochana
Little, Tova Littlewolf, Jada Nanez, Brandi Nightwalker, Zyree
One Bear, Lynette Peppers, Nayarose Shoulderblade, Sanner
Sattler, Jaissa Spotted Wolf, Eldon Starr, Starisa Threefingers,
Mountain Weaselbear, Contessa White Wolf, Stella Wick
Advertisement Designer: Zyree One Bear
Guest Writers: Ivoree Russell, Ken Sattler
Guest Photographer: Tim Whistling Elk
Photographers: Jared BearRobe, Stella Wick, Zyree One
Bear, Eldon Starr, Robert Brien, Jaissa Spotted Wolf, Nayrose
Shoulderblade, Brandi Nightwalker, Draven Hart, Mountain
Weaselbear, Travis Jefferson
Advisor: Alison Legg
Printer: Miles City Star, Miles City, MT
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Chinese New Year
FEATURES
The Pig (Boar):
1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
By Sanner Sattler
You do well in school and
value education. You are
Did you know that January 31 honest and brave and always
finish whatever task you start.
was Chinese New Year? The Year of You are also tolerant and
the Snake ended and the Year of the kind. But sometimes people
Horse began. Do you know what
take advantage of you beyour Chinese zodiac symbol is? Find cause you are so trusting.
the year you were born to see which
animal represents you. Then look at
the personality traits and see if it
matches you.
The Horse:
1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990,
2002, 2014
You are popular, joyful, and
love to compliment others.
You are also a strong, hard
worker. But sometimes you talk too much.
You should listen more when others give you
advice.
The Goat (Ram or Sheep):
1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
You are an exceptional artist. You are also curious,
wise, and caring. But sometimes you complain too
much and can be too negative.
The Monkey:
1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
You are hilarious and can
cheer anybody up. You are
also great at solving problems
and have a good memory.
But you get discouraged too
easily and you need to trust
people more.
The Rooster:
The Rat:
1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
You are popular, charming, and inventive. You
get your way most of the
time. However, you tend
to get angry too easily
and people sometimes think you are sneaky.
The Ox:
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
You are calm, patient, innovative, and dependable. You are also a
good listener. You can also
be stubborn and, because of
that, can get into arguments
easily.
The Tiger:
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
You are brave, caring, and
respected for your actions.
However, you make decisions too quickly without
considering the consequences. You also like to rebel against authority. This sometimes gets you into trouble.
The Rabbit:
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
You are gentle, soft-spoken,
and naturally lucky. You are
also a talker! But you’re too
sentimental and your feelings
get hurt too easily.
1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
You are a hard worker and a
deep thinker. You are determined and confident. But you
are also too outspoken and too
much of a loner.
The Dragon:
The Dog:
The Snake:
1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
You can always be trusted to
keep a secret and you are
very loyal. But you can overthink things and you can get
too emotional. Be careful not
to be too hard on others or
insulting to them.
1952, 1964, 1976, 1987, 2000, 2012
You are enthusiastic and energetic. You are a good friend
because you listen well. But
you can be easily tricked.
1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1988, 2001, 2013
You love watching plays, listening to music, reading books, and
eating good food. You are good
with money, romantic, and wise.
But you can also be full of yourself and stingy.
February 2014
Strange February Holidays
By Jaissa Spotted Wolf
Singles Awareness Day
When: February 15
Valentine's Day celebrates romance and love for people with
partners and significant others. The day after Valentine’s Day
is Singles Awareness Day for people who are single and feel
left out. Singles get together to give gifts, go to online dating
sites, and simply enjoy the fact that they are not attached to
anyone. It is a reminder that it's okay to be single.
Do a Grouch a Favor Day
When: February 16
Everyone knows someone who is always grouchy. It might be a
teacher, a classmate, or a coworker. Today is the day to do the
grouch a favor. Buy them a coffee, bring them a newspaper, the
possibilities are endless. Some people just need one nice thing
to brighten their day. Who knows Maybe they'll actually be
more cheerful and less grouchy on this day.
Hoodie-Hoo Day
When: February 20
On this day, people go outside at noon and wave their hands in
the air while shouting, "Hoodie-Hoo!" It's a unique way to bring
in the spring weather. It's a way to shake off the cold and bitterness of winter.
Be Humble Day
When: February 22
Being humble is a virtue that could benefit everyone. Don't
brag about your accomplishments or success. Be humble. Going
one day without bragging can be a humbling and learning experience. Do not only practice being humble today, but every day.
Polar Bear Day
When: February 27
Celebrate Polar Bear Day by learning about polar bears at
school. Teachers use this day to teach students about the
world's largest carnivore. You could also celebrate by watching
a nature documentary on polar bears if you don't feel like sitting in a classroom. The last way to celebrate is to visit a zoo.
It's an entire day dedicated to celebrating the polar bear.
Public Sleeping Day
When: February 28
Public Sleeping Day is an opportunity to
sleep anywhere in public. You can try to
sleep at work, at school, at a basketball
game, on the bus, but it is at your own
risk. Take advantage of it because it's
the one day you can publicly sleep
wherever, whenever you want. Sweet
dreams!
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FEATURES
Valen-Find
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Martin Luther King Jr.
By Andrea Fox
Every third Monday of January is Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day. It was officially declared a national holiday
in 1986. However, King had become a part of many
Americans’ lives years before this. He helped expand African American rights. Other minorities’ lives were touched
by his victories as well. Life also changed for the whites
who welcomed the changes in society and for the ones who
still wanted to hold onto the past.
In 1963, millions of people witnessed King's electrifying "I Have a Dream" speech which he gave in Washington, D.C. Marchers of different colors, classes, and
ages joined hands and sang a song called "We Shall Overcome," expressing their hope that "black and white" would
someday live in peace. That march was a high point in the
U.S. Civil Rights Movement and history. Internationally,
King was viewed as hero who believed in and fought for
equality and nonviolence.
King was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. But, sadly, he was assassinated
just few years later in 1968. Still today, King’s vision of a better and equal life lives on and he is
remembered as a great hero and leader.
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BASKETBALL — MY VALENTINE
Basketball, when I hold you in my hands,
Wow, it’s the only time my desires are on demand!
Nothing can separate us for any reason.
What hurts me most is that this is our last season.
I can swear I was born to ball,
‘Cause even after a loss, I can still smile.
On the court is where I forget it all
Sometimes I get tired; but, quitting just isn’t my style
-Thunder Rey Glenn
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Top Things To Do For
Valentine’s Day
By AyieDen Peppers
Are you at a loss for what to do for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a list of some ideas that
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Have a stay-at-home date.
Give roses.
Go to a restaurant.
Go out on a date.
Go to a movie
Write a poem for the one you love.
Have a candlelit dinner.
Give a special gift.
Go to a Valentine’s Day concert.
Make something nice for your love.
Go for a cruise.
Give some extra attention.
Say “I love you” (but only if you
really mean it!).
Cuddle.
Top Romantic Cities in
the United States
By AyieDen Peppers
If you could take your loved one on a trip
for Valentine’s Day, where would you go?
This is my list of the top places to spend
Valentine’s Day:
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Denver, Colorado
Miami, Florida
Anchorage, Alaska
Atlanta, Georgia
Baltimore, Maryland
Nashville, Tennessee
Hollywood, California
New York City, New York
Austin, Texas
Las Vegas, Nevada
FEATURES
The Myth of
Cupid and Psyche
By Stella Wick and
Koree Lilley
Cupid is very familiar
around Valentine’s Day. The
character that you see on the decorations every February 14 comes from Roman mythology. He was the
handsome son of Venus, the goddess of love and
beauty. According to the myth, Cupid shot magical
arrows at people and they would fall in love with the
next person that they saw.
Once upon a time, there was a king with three
daughters. They were all beautiful, but the most beautiful was the youngest. Her name was Psyche. Psyche was so beautiful that Venus became very jealous
of her. Venus asked her son Cupid to make Psyche
fall in love with a horrible monster. But when Cupid
saw how beautiful Psyche was, he dropped the arrow
meant for her and accidentally pricked himself. This
made Cupid fall in love with the beautiful Psyche.
Eventually, he married her against his mother’s wishes. Venus went into a rage and put a curse on her
new daughter-in-law. Cupid decided to punish his
mother by refusing to shoot any more magical arrows. For months, no humans or animals fell in love
or had children. The Earth began to dry up. So, Venus had no choice. She removed the curse from Psyche and Cupid. This restored beauty and love to the
mortal world.
Another version of the myth says that when
Psyche was a child, her parents consulted an oracle
and were told that she was destined to marry a monster. They were told to take her to the top of a mountain and leave her there. The west wind took her and
carried her away to a palace where she was waited on
by invisible servants. When night came her new husband, Cupid, visited her and told her that he would
always visit her by night but she must never try to see
him.
Although her husband was kind and gentle
and the servants attended to her every desire, Psyche
became homesick. She convinced her husband to allow her sisters to visit her. When they saw how well
she lived they became very jealous and talked Psyche
into peeking at her husband, saying that he was a
monster who was fattening her up to be eaten and that
her only chance of safety was to kill him. Psyche took
a lamp and a knife and prepared to kill him. When
Psyche saw her beautiful husband, Cupid, lying next
to her, she was so surprised that she dripped hot wax
onto his shoulder and accidentally woke him up. He
knew that Psyche had broken her promise and immediately left her. Then, the magnificent palace that she
had been living in disappeared in a puff of smoke.
February 2014
What Birds Can Tell You
About Your Future Love
By Tova Little Wolf
Have you ever heard of ornithomancy?
It’s the practice of making predictions about the
future by using birds. Ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as many other cultures. have used
different types of ornithomancy.
In England, bird-watching has always
been popular. An ancient tradition there involved
single women coming together to bird-watch on
Valentine’s Day. The first
bird that the woman saw on
Valentine’s Day would tell
her about her future husband. Here are what seeing
some of the birds meant:
 Duck—He’s responsible.
 Swan—He’s artistic.
 Peacock— He’s handsome.
 Kingfisher— He’s rich.
 Magpie—He’s a good businessman.
 Bluebird—He’s got a good sense of humor.
 Robin—He works on the water.
 Sparrow—He works with the land.
 Dove—He will be loving and gentle.
 Gull—He travels a lot.
 Canary—He’s a healer.
 Turkey—He’s a nature lover or environmentalist.
 Finch—He’s friendly and sociable.
 Pheasant—He’s hardworking and honest.
 Swift—He likes adventure.
 Nuthatch—He’s logical and likes math and
science.
But, whatever you do, watch out for the woodpecker. If he’s the first bird you see on Valentine’s Day, you will NEVER find anyone who
wants to marry you!
Valentine Trivia
Valentine’s Day was
first declared an official
holiday in 1537 by England’s King Henry VIII.
If anybody knew about
love it was him (or maybe not!) Henry VIII is famous for his many wives—he had six of them. He
had two of his marriages annulled so he could marry other women. One wife died during childbirth.
He ordered two of his wives to be executed and
one wife was lucky enough to outlive him.
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Meet the Players
Contributors to Pages 8-9: Eldon Starr, Draven Hart, Mountain Weaselbear, Brandi
Nightwalker, and Tessa White Wolf
Last month, the Morning Star Times’ reporters interviewed the seniors on the boys’ varsity team. This month, we sat down with several
other players on the boys’ varsity team as well as
some of the girls’ players. Look forward to our next month’s edition when
we highlight several more players from each team.
Evan Elkshoulder
How many years have you been playing on
the basketball team?
I’ve been playing since I was in fifth grade.
What is your position?
My position is SF/PF
Do you think you`ll be a great varsity team
next year? Why?
Yes, because we are a young team.
What do you think the team is best at?
We all work together.
What do you think the team needs to work at
most?
Mainly our attitude
Do you think the coaches are helpful?
Yes, because they keep it up even when we’re
doing bad.
Jaden Seminole
Where do you fit in on the team?
Heart over height, speed, and assists
What other position would you like to
play?
Center so I could get rebounds and post
What makes you think you can make
it far in basketball?
My dedication.
How do you think you can improve
your game?
Hard work in practice and school.
Why do you play basketball?
It’s the only thing I’m really good at
and it’s fun.
What are you going to do after the
season is over?
Keep working to be better.
What are your hopes and goals for this season?
I want to make it to State.
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Dustin
Elkshoulder
How many years have you been
playing basketball?
Four years
What is your position?
Power-Forward
Do you think that you’ll be a
great varsity team next year?
Why?
Yeah! We are all good and we all
got heart.
What do you think the team is
best at?
Everything—Offense and Defense
What do you think the team
needs to work at most?
I don’t really know.
Why do you enjoy basketball? The feeling when you block someone and
everybody cheers. It feels so good.
What are your personal goals that will help you achieve more as a
player?
Just work on jumping and my shots
What motivates you?
What motivates me is that I only have two years of basketball left and all
my uncles were basketball players.
As a team, what would you love to achieve?
Winning games, playing like a team.
Essence
American Horse
What are you doing to improve your
game?
Running and weight-lifting.
How are you supporting your injury?
Icing it day and night and elevating it.
What do you like about basketball?
It’s fun and competitive. It also keeps me in
shape and out of trouble.
What do you think about your teammates?
We play well together. They’re helpful and
we’ve got good chemistry.
How good do you think you are in basketball?
Good enough to produce for my team.
Would you like to play any sports other
than basketball?
Football and soccer because I’m an athlete.
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Troy
Red Sleeves
Spring
Bearcomesout
How do you prepare before each
game?
With music and staying calm.
Why did you join the basketball
team?
Because it’s fun and I get to see my
friends
How did you get your spot on the
Varsity team as a freshman?
I was randomly chosen—or maybe the
coaches thought I had some talent.
Would you rather be an all-natural
player or a hard-worker?
Working hard for better results all the
time.
What other position would you like
to play?
Center, because it’s fun and I want to
learn post moves.
Why do you play basketball?
It’s a lot of fun and it’s about the only thing to do in Lame Deer.
What are your personal goals for the season?
To make it to another championship game.
What do you think about your coaches?
They’re awesome. They’re good at their jobs
and smart.
Why did you decide to join the team?
I heard that there were good coaches and I
like basketball.
What do you think is the hardest part of
playing basketball?
Balancing basketball and school.
What is the easiest part of playing?
Shooting
What are your strongest basketball skills?
Maintaining team chemistry
What team are you looking forward to
playing the most?
Busby, because I think we have a good
chance of winning.
Who will be your toughest opponent?
Red Lodge, because they’re fast and tough.
Pam
Shoulderblade
How do you feel about your sophomore
year of basketball?
I feel that the team is improving and getting more in the state of mind of winning,
I love my team. I wouldn’t trade them for
anything.
What does basketball mean to you?
Basketball is something to keep me company through my high school years.
What are your personal goals of the
season?
My personal goals are to spend it with all
of my best friends.
What does being a “Lady Star” mean
to you?
It means a lot to me because I spend it
with the best teammates and coaches ever. Yeah, I know we barely win any games. But at least you have a
girls’ basketball team. Once a Star, always a Star.
Who was your toughest opponent?
Forsyth because they have really good defense and they’re strong.
What game did you really enjoy?
The game I really did enjoy was Lodge Grass. We may have lost by 6
points but we put up a good fight. Love my Lady Stars.
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Elvalyn
Shotgunn
How do you feel about your sophomore year on the team?
I feel like I’ve improved since my
freshman year.
What are your personal goals for
the season?
To improve my basketball skills a lot
more, to get better, & work on my motivation skills.
How do you motivate your teammates?
I tell them “we can do this” and to
think positive vibes.
What does being a Lady Star mean
to you?
It means a lot because I’ve been here
most of my life & I have the coolest teammates and the coolest coaches.
Who was your toughest opponent?
Myself, because I’m the one who can make decisions on and off the court and
I’m the one to discipline myself.
What game did you really enjoy?
Lodge Grass, because we kept up with them, worked as a team, and actually
listened to one another.
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StarS’ Scoreboard
January 2014
Lady StarS’ Scoreboard
Lame Deer Boys vs. Baker (Jan. 3)
Lame Deer girls VS. Forsyth (Jan. 9)
Lame Deer 53, Baker 49
Forsyth 87, Lame Deer 18
Lame Deer
Baker
5
10
15
12
14
11
19
16
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—
53
49
Torilee Poitra 22, Trustin Two Moons 6, Evan Elkshoulder 6, T. Rey Glenn 7,
Draven Hart 4, Tyrell Nightwalker 3, Damon King 5
Lame Deer Boys vs. Northern Cheyenne (Jan. 4)
Lame Deer 105, Northern Cheyenne 60
Lame Deer
N. C.
27
9
28
22
25
18
21
12
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—
105
60
Essence American Horse 12, Torilee Poitra 19, Evan Elkshoulder 26, T. Rey
Glenn 25, Mountain Weasel Bear 6, Tyrell Nightwalker 8, Damon King 10
30
19
27
14
10
18
—
—
88
65
Troy Redsleeves 3, Essence American Horse 8, Torilee Poitra 11, Trustin Two
Moons 15, Evan Elkshoulder 7, T Rey Glenn 11, Mountain Weasel Bear 2,
Draven Hart 5, Damon King 3
20
14
18
13
20
26
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—
78
66
Essence American Horse 4, Torilee Poitra 16, Trustin Two Moons 4, Evan Elk
shoulder 25, T. Rey Glenn13, Mountain Weasel Bear 2, Tyrell Nightwalker 8,
Sanner Sattler 4, Damon King 2
St. Labre 88, Lame Deer 78
15
21
26
22
16
24
21
21
—
—
78
88
Torilee Poitra 30, Trustin Two Moons 9, Evan Elkshoulder 11, T.Rey Glenn 9,
Mountain Weasel Bear 2, Draven Hart 15, Tyrell Nightwalker 2
11
11
9
20
65
—
27
Bearcomesout 4, Shoulderblade 8, Nightwalker 2, Little 4
Lame Deer Girls vs. St. Labre (Jan. 14)
St. Labre 65, Lame Deer 27
St. Labre 24
Lame Deer
23
9
15
5
3
6
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7
Pamela Shoulderblade 5, Brandi Nightwalker 9, Zyree One Bear 4, Loretta
Collins 4, Nayarose Shoulderblade 2, Spring Bearcomesout 2, Stefanie
Bearcomesout 1.
Lame Deer
Broadus
7
20
9
13
3
21
2
11
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—
21
65
Stefanie Bearcomesout 9, Zyree Onebear 1, Spring Bearcomesout 2,
Pamela Shoulderblade 2, Nayarose Shoulderblade 2, Brandi Nightwalker 4,
Elvalyn Shotgunn 2.
Red Lodge
Lame Deer
36
0
4
6
12
2
12
8
—
—
64
16
Brandi Nightwalker 16, Bearcomesout 3, Elvalyn Shotgunn 2, Chanelle Farmer
5.
Lame Deer Girls vs. Baker (Jan. 31)
Baker
Lame Deer
26
11
24
8
14
18
15
6
—
—
79
43
Pamela Shoulderblade 12, Spring Bearcomesout 12, Brandi Nightwalker 7,
Elvalyn Shotgunn 3, Loretta Collings 3, Zyree Onebear 2, Nayarose Shoul
derblade 2, Chanelle Farmer 2.
Northern Cheyenne 69, Lame Deer 29
Broadus 65, Lame Deer 48
16
19
87
18
Lame Deer Girls vs. Northern Cheyenne (Feb. 1)
Lame Deer Boys vs. Broadus (Jan. 16)
Lame Deer
Broadus
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—
Baker 79, Lame Deer 43
Lame Deer Boys vs. St. Labre (Jan. 14)
Lame Deer
St. Labre 21
21
6
Red Lodge 64, Lame Deer 16
Lame Deer 78, Colstrip 66
20
13
14
3
Lame Deer Girls vs. Red Lodge (Jan. 25)
Lame Deer Boys vs. Colstrip (Jan. 10)
Lame Deer
Colstrip
19
5
Broadus 65, Lame Deer 21
Forsyth 88, Lame Deer 65
19
14
33
4
Lame Deer Girls vs. Broadus (Jan. 16)
Lame Deer Boys VS. Forsyth (Jan. 9)
Forsyth
Lame Deer
Forsyth
Lame Deer
12
21
—
—
48
70
Torilee Poitra 8, Trustin Two Moons 1, Sanner Sattler 2 , Evan Elkshoulder 11, T.
Rey Glenn 15, Mountain Weasel Bear 5, Tyrell Nightwalker 2, Damon King 4.
Lame Deer
Northern Chey.
6
18
6
29
10
15
7
7
—
—
29
69
Brandi Nightwalker 6, Elvalyn Shotgunn 5, Loretta Collins 6, S. Bearcomesout 4, Chanelle Farmer 6.
Lame Deer Boys vs. Lodge Grass (Jan. 25)
Lodge Grass 77, Lame Deer 70
Lodge Grass
Lame Deer
25
8
Lame Deer boys vs. Baker (Jan. 31)
17
28
18
13
17
21
—
—
77
70
Troy Redsleeves 8, Torilee Poitra 30, Trustin Two Moons 2, Sanner Sattler 6, T.
Rey Glenn 9, Mountain Weaselbear 6, Colven Longknife 2, Draven Hart 7
Please Note: All scores in this newspaper are as reported by The Billings Gazette.
Scores not listed on this page were unavailable to us at press time.
Lame Deer 77, Baker 69
Lame Deer
Baker
15
16
15
23
25
13
22
17
—
—
77
69
Torilee Poitra 26, Trustin Two Moons 8, Sanner Sattler 1, T. Rey Glenn 3,
Evan Elkshoulder 23, Mountain Weaselbear 11, Tyrell Nightwalker 4,
Damon King 1.
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February 2014
Coach’s Corner: Carmie Williams
By Jared BearRobe and Lynette Peppers
The Junior High Girls finished their basketball season with a SEACC
victory. We interviewed their coach, Carmie Williams, to get her final
thoughts on the players and their season.
Junior High Boys’ A-Squad gets ready to take on the Wyola Wildcats.
Junior High Boys Begin Basketball Season
By Lynette Peppers and Jared BearRobe
The Junior High boys have begun their basketball season. After
some scheduling changes, the boys are off to a promising season so far. Led
by Head Coach Lonnie Littlebird, the young Stars are working hard at their
practices after school each night. Come out and support the Junior High
teams. See the future Morning Star Varsity players in action!
A-Squad Players:
Lance Bowers, Darren American Horse, Michael Weaselbear, Jalen Killsnight, Haden Standing Water, Terrell Seminole, Cole Two Moons-Wounded
Eye, and Preston Woodenthigh.
B-Squad Players:
Josiah Crispin, Wade Walksalong, Aaron Elkshoulder, Dre LaBeaux, Simon
Walksalong, Brandon Bryant, and Cleveland Bement, II.
C-Squad Players:
Jayshaun Bigback, Tandon Whistling Elk, Phillip Walksalong, Cale Limberhand, Kobe Killsnight, R.J. Russell, Tanyon Whistling Elk, Joey Bahr, Melvin Woodenthigh, Cyrell White Wolf, Dylan Bearcomesout, Quincy
Bearcomesout, Allen Blackwolf, and Tyren Washington.
JH Girls End Season With SEAAC
The Junior High girls’ basketball team had a strong finish to their season.
The girls won third place in the annual SEAAC tournament.
A-Squad Players:
Jasmyne Two Moons, Kaelene Spang, Dameka American Horse, Cheyanna
Onebear, Darian Yellowhair, Tessa Curley, Bernice Harris, Reyna Littlewolf
B-Squad Players:
Omunique Blackwolf, Alyssia Bigback, Alannah Blackwolf, Jessica Bahr,
Talissa Bearcomesout, Danielle Foote, McKenzie Smith, Gwen White Wolf,
and Tyra Walksalong.
C-Squad Players:
Angel Russell, Melissa Bigback, Kaylyn American Horse, Kasera Stops,
Wretha Howling Wolf, Shaneka Bixby, Latessa Two Bulls, Kyleah Blackwolf
What were the girls’ biggest accomplishments this season?
A winning season, they were 15 and 3 and they took third place at the SEAAC
tournament played by all the girls at the end of the season. B and C teams had
winning records.
What was the record?
A-team was 15 and 3. B team was 9 and 9. C-team won more games than they
lost--about 9 and 4. All together there were 18 games for the whole season.
Did the girls have a good season?
Yes, because they had 35 girls sign up for basketball. All stayed except 5 and
left a total of 30 finished the season. Sometimes players don’t stay and want to
quit but with a little encouragement they stayed.
What was the overall progress of the girls?
They learned their fundamentals, learned team work and drills of basketball.
They were in shape by the end of the season.
How do you think the eighth graders who choose to join high school basketball next school year will do?
They have a really good A-squad team. I hope they all join the team because
they wouldn’t be as good individually as they would if they were a team.
Who do you think worked the hardest?
I would say not an individual, but the whole team. When they came to practice
they stepped up and worked hard. They didn’t mess around, they got straight
to working hard.
Is there anyone in particular you would like to give recognition to?
Lonnie Littlebird. This is my first year coaching in seven years and he really
helped me with the structure of the team. He really encouraged the girls. He
is a very good motivator.
Additional Comments?
I am really proud of the girls. They never gave up and always kept their
heads up. They never gave up no matter how tough it got, and had a really
good season.
The Junior High girls after their Third-Place SEAAC victory.
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MEET THE STAFF
Ms. Wolfe
Mrs. Magpie
By Nayarose
Shoulderblade
and Jaissa
Spotted Wolf
By Brandi Nightwalker
Q: What made you
want to be an art
teacher?
A: I have a lot of life
experience that
brought me joy. Seven years ago, I decided I wanted to share my experiences with young people. I wanted young people to
have a life of greatness.
Q: What do you enjoy about being an art teacher?
A: I enjoy being around young people because they
always have fresh ideas and it keeps me thinking
freshly, which is an important thing to do as a creative person. I like being an influence to young people.
I want to see you find your passion.
Q: What is your favorite type of art?
A: I really like sculpture. I like sculpture because I’m
a really big fan of architecture. I wanted to be an architect when I was in eighth grade. Buildings are
something I have a fondness for. Sculpture combines
architecture and design.
Q: What is the most challenging part of your job?
A: The most challenging part of my job is getting kids
not to judge other students’ work and open up. They
just need let their minds receive different thoughts
and not make any assumptions.
Q: Who is your favorite artist?
A: I am a huge fan of Dale Chihuly. He is a glass
blower who’s probably in his sixties now. He lives in
Seattle and works all over the world. He is not just a
glass blower, he’s a great colorist and designer.
Q: If you were not an art teacher, what would you
be doing?
A: I would probably be buying and refurbishing houses to be resold. I would be building neighborhoods.
Q: How do you motivate all of your students?
A: I motivate them by helping them figure out that
they’re all individual artists. They are talented. T hey
just have to find a way to reach that talent. I help
each student draw their interests out.
Q: How do you grade art?
A: It’s if you work hard. It isn’t so much about quality. It’s about effort and making a commitment to an
idea. If you are working hard to solve a creative problem, that is probably one of the most important things.
Q: What jobs did you have before you became an
art teacher?
A: I was an art director. I worked in an advertising
agency in Minneapolis for fifteen years. I did print
ads, television ads, radio commercials. I did ads for
Harley Davidson, McDonald’s, and fashion ads. I
also worked in the tourism business.
February 2014
Mrs. Magpie is a popular teacher here at Lame Deer. Right now, she
teaches both high school and junior high classes. She’s taught here for twenty
years and worked in all three of the schools in our district. She graduated from
St. Labre High School and Dull Knife. Family is really important to Mrs. Magpie. She has one daughter who lives in Billings and is studying to be a nurse.
She also has six sons. Her oldest boy is a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army.
One of the things that Mrs. Magpie loves to do is bead. She really enjoys it. She also loves having the opportunity to bead with so many of the students at our school. She says that attendance and participation are very important
in her classes because students need to practice their skills every day so they get
better and better. Mrs. Magpie says it’s pretty easy to motivate students in her classes because they usually enjoy making beadwork and they motivate themselves and each other.
One interesting thing about Mrs. Magpie that I bet you didn’t know is that she collects dragonflies. She
has them all over her house.
Ms. Gebhart
By Brandi Nightwalker
Ms. Gebhart is half-way finished with her first year of teaching at
Lame Deer. She’s originally from Gallup, New Mexico. But she actually lived
in Lame Deer for about a year before she started teaching here. She said, “I kept
checking to see if they were looking for a PE teacher.”
Ms. Gebhart has two brothers and three sisters. She enjoys swimming,
cycling, shopping, and playing games with her dogs. She likes any type of music that has a fast and uplifting beat because it makes her want to work out.
Before coming to Lame Deer to teach, Ms. Gebhart worked at Boys
and Girls Club, Polson Middle School, Stagecoach Elementary, and Kicking
Horse Job Corps. She studied at UM-Western and MSU-Bozeman.
Ms. Gebhart, who was also the Cross Country coach in the fall, says that she enjoys working here because she’s starting to build friendships with some of her students. About coaching Cross Country, she says, “I
loved it! I can’t wait to do it again next year. I enjoyed it so much. I got a little emotional after the state meet
in Missoula knowing the season was over.” Teaching Health and PE is important to Ms. Gebhart because she
likes being physically active and promoting healthy lifestyles. She enjoys working with students and encouraging them to stretch their goals.
Carlene Gondara
By Robert Brien
You’ve probably all seen Carlene Gondara around the school.
But how much do you really know about her? She is Northern Cheyenne
and lives in Colstrip. Carlene has five sons, including a set of twins. All
of her children live in Colstrip. Carlene previously worked for Lame
Deer High school for eight years. That was back in the day when the
high school was located in downtown Lame Deer. She returned to the
school because she cares about the students and their educations. Carlene has also worked as a tobacco prevention coordinator, an adolescent
case worker for Northern Cheyenne Recovery Center, and as an alcohol
and drug counselor.
Carlene enjoys listening to music, walking, and traveling. Her favorite movie is The Notebook and her
favorite actors are Kate Hudson, Jim Carrey, and Johnny Depp. Her favorite type of music is Christian music.
Her favorite meal is Swiss steak and her favorite snacks are pop, candy, and chips. Carlene also likes watching
the Seahawks and the Ravens.
Carlene really enjoys working for our school. Her favorite part of the job is getting to know the students. The most rewarding parts of her job are being able to connect with students and being involved in their
education. Her favorite quote is by William Arthur Ward: “We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them,
to climb over them, or to build with them.” That’s definitely something to think about!
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SURVEYS
Who is Your Favorite NBA
Player of All Time?
By Brandi Nightwalker
Jared BR
Torilee P
Tessa WW
Brandi NW
Simon WA
Jessica B
Alannah BW
Melissa KN
Kenzie S
Leila WB
Spring BCO
Elvalyn SG
Tyra WA
Troy RS
Jaden S
Essence AH
Cehleesia LK
Bernice H
Lance B
Kash S
Cehleesia LK
Cheyanna OB
Talissa BCO
Terrell S
Reyna LW
Fredericka B
Kaelene S
Javan R
Michael WB
Jalen KN
Draven H
Marvin G
Colvin LK
Javin TF
Evan ES
Chanelle F
Christina WM
Mrs. Gebhart
Pam SB
Trustin TM
Mountain WB
T. Rey G
Michael B.
Tasia S
Mrs. Cobell
Cross B
Caleb F
Tova LW
Eldon S
Trey WB
Michael C
Ivoree R
Sanner S
Tyrell NW
Brian Scalabrine
Rajon Rondo
M.J./Shaq
LeBron James
Dwayne Wade
LeBron James
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Kevin Durrant
Kevin Durrant
Kevin Durrant/Glenn Davis
Kevin Durrant/ Baron Davis
Paul Pierce
Rajon Rondo/Brian Scalabrine
Mano Ginobili/ Tim Duncan/Stephen Curry
Kevin Durrant
Kevin Durrant
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant
Kevin Durrant
Kevin Durrant
Derrick Rose
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
LeBron James
Derrick Rose
Dwayne Wade
Derrick Rose
Kevin Durrant
Matt Barnes/ Ray Allen
Jason Collins
Kobe Bryant
Len Bias
LeBron James
Kevin Durrant/ Andrew Bynum
Kevin Durrant
Kobe
Rajon Rondo
LeBron James
Larry Bird/Marc Gasol
Derrick Rose
Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson
Spud Web/Michael Jordan
Damian Lillard
Steve Nash/Jerry West
Kris Humphries
Danny Green
Stephen Curry/Kevin Durrant/Paul George
Kobe Bryant
Kevin Durrant/Dwight Howard
Larry Bird
Kevin Durrant
Who Is Your Favorite
NBA Team?
By Tessa White Wolf
Torilee P
Brandi NW
Danielle F
Jessica B
Michael WB
Fredericka B
Kaelene S
Spring BCO
Stefanie BCO
Mr. Woods
Elvalyn SG
Cehleesia LK
Tyra WA
Josh AH
B. AyieDen
Jaden S
Melissa KN
Alannah BW
Kenzie S
Leila WB
Nina G
Justin S
Michael B
Sanner S
Ivory J
Preston WT
Lance B
Kash S
Troy RS
Essence AH
Terrell S
Michael WB
T. Rey G
Bailey S
Tyrell NW
Andrea S
Jalen KN
Cross B
Draven H
Robert B
Eldon S
Michael C
Ivoree R
Cheyanna OB
Talissa BCO
Reyna LW
Christina WM
Pamela SB
Trey WB
Harley KN
Zyree OB
Lee OB
Boston Celtics
Chicago Bulls/Miami Heat
Miami Heat
Miami Heat
Chicago Bulls/Charlotte Bobcats
Miami Heat
Chicago Bulls
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
Detroit Pistons
Boston Celtics
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
Chicago Bulls
LA Lakers
Boston Celtics
Miami Heat
Miami Heat
Miami Heat
Oklahoma City Thunder
Miami Heat
LA Lakers
Seattle Supersonics
Oklahoma City Thunder
LA Lakers
Chicago Bulls
LA Lakers
LA Lakers
Boston Celtics/Charlotte Bobcats
San Antonio Spurs
Miami Heat
Chicago Bulls
Miami Heat
LA Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder
LA Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder
Portland Trailblazers
Boston Celtics/Charlotte Bobcats
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls/Miami Heat
LA Lakers/ChicagoBulls
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
Chicago Bulls
Miami Heat
Chicago Bulls
Boston Celtics/Golden State
GS Warriors/OKC Warriors
Boston Celtics
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
February 2014
What Is Your
Favorite Beverage?
By Brandi Nightwalker
Lee OB
Harley KN
Xena LN
Trevor C
Javan R
Terrell S
Michael WB
Fredericka B
Reyna LW
Tessa C
Jalen KN
Malachai W
Kenzie S
Zyree OB
T. Rey G.
Jaissa SW
Naya SB
Michael C.
Evan ES
Starisa TF
Tova LW
Melissa BB
Darian YH
Cehleesia LK
Jasmyne TM
Kaylee M
Talissa BCO
Kaylyn AH
Angel R.
Brandon B
Chelcie B
Calesta RN
Jared BR
Michael B
Stella W
James SW
Damon K
Charlotte BR
Haley AH
Cianna BH
Josh AH
Shochana L
Wade WA
Haden SW
Preston WT
Kash S
Lance B
Alyssia BB
Davin W
Danielle F
Jessica B
Nina G
Josie A
Chenee B
Dr. Pepper
Mountain Dew
Arizona Kiwi Strawberry Tea
Monster
Dr. Pepper
Pepsi Cherry / Water
Root Beer Floats
Blue Gatorade
Bob Marley Tea (Mellow)
Pepsi
Red Kool-Aid
Cherry Pepsi
Mountain Dew
Sprite
Red Powerade
Powerade
Apple Juice
Dr. Pepper
Fierce Grape Powerade
Dr. Pepper
Smoothies
Root Beer
Pepsi/Water/Blue Gatorade
V8 Berry Blast
Blue Gatorade
Gatorade
Blue Gatorade
7-Up
Blue Gatorade
Dr. Pepper
Dr. Pepper
Dr. Pepper
Arizona Tea—Watermelon
Kool-Aid
Pepsi
Water
Rock Star Punched
Monster / Dr. Pepper
Dr. Pepper
Cool Blue Gatorade
Blastin’ Berry Cherry Kool-Aid
Red Gatorade
Mountain Dew
Gatorade
Mountain Dew
Pop
Gatorade
Dr.Pepper
Water
Dr. Pepper
Starbucks Coffee
Red Gatorade
Pepsi
Water
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Morning Star Times
STUDENT LIFE
Taylor’s Top Ten
By Tessa White Wolf
If you haven’t checked
out any of the new digital books
from the school library, you’re
missing out. You’ve probably
seen a few of your fellow students
using the Nooks. If you’re bored,
why not check out a good book?
We asked Ms. Taylor, our librarian, for some suggestions for
teenagers who want to read a book that will really hold their
interest. Here are some of the books that she suggested:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This book takes place in Nazi Germany and is narrated by
Death. It tells the story of a young girl’s relationship with
her foster parents as they risk their own lives hiding a young
Jewish man in their home.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Hazel is a sixteen year old cancer patient who falls in love
with a seventeen year old ex-basketball player and amputee
who joins her support group.
Class Officers—Representing YOU!
Zyree Onebear
Being a class officer is a huge responsibility and honor. If you are elected to be a class officer, it
means that your classmates have enough confidence in you and respect for you that they trust you to represent
them. They trust you to speak up for them during Student Council meetings, take the lead during fundraising,
and to help your advisor run class meetings. But class officers can’t do it alone. They need the help and cooperation of every class member in order to make sure you have the best prom, graduation, and senior trip
possible. The following students are serving as class officer this semester:
Freshman Class
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Advisor
Draven Hart
Eldon Starr
Wilbur Spang
Ms. Legg
Sophomore Class
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Advisor
Pamela Shoulderblade
Damon King
Travis Jefferson
Mr. Loy
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Sixteen-year-old Miles is bored and leaves home for boarding school where he comes face to face with love, death, and
many other powerful emotions.
Shy teen-aged Charlie is still upset by his best friend’s suicide. He becomes friends with a group of misfits who help
him confront a shocking secret from his past.
After a family tragedy, sixteen-year-old Jacob follows clues
to find out the truth about his grandfather’s murder.
Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson
This is the first book in the “Reckoners” series. Ten years
ago, a giant burst in the sky gave super powers to ordinary
people who are now called “Epics.” Now, the Reckoners
must fight the Epics who have become cruel and abusive
dictators.
Confessions: The Private School Murders by
James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Rich young women are being murdered and no one can
solve the crimes. Tandy Angel, who went to school with one
of the victims, tries to track down serial killer. One problem
though--Tandy also fits the profile of the killer’s victim. Is
she next?
Paper Towns by John Green
Quentin, a high school senior, has been in love with Margo
since they were little kids. Now she’s back in his life to complicate things.
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Depressed seventeen-year-old Colin has dated 19 girls
named Katherine. After graduation, Colin and his friend
Hassan go on a road trip where he searches for what is missing in his life.
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
Two misfits fall in love. They know young first love almost
never lasts but they’re willing to give it a chance anyway.
Junior Class
President
Floyd Killsontop
Vice President Dustin Elkshoulder
Secretary
Chanelle Farmer
Treasurer
James Soldier Wolf
Advisor
Keith Elkshoulder
Senior Class
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Advisor
Sanner Sattler
Shochana Little
Josie Adams
Tyrell Nightwalker
Mr. Sattler
Join
Math
Club
Today!
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen
Chbosky
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by
Ransom Riggs
February 2014
Tel. 477-8900
Ext. 1245
Ask Ms. Williams
for more info.
LDHS
Pack the House
in Pink
Cheyennes Together
Fighting Cancer
Lame Deer
Morning Stars
VS
St. Labre Braves
February 13, 2014
Sponsored By:
LDHS Class of 2014
Northern Cheyenne CHR
Mr. Friesz and Mountain Weaselbear try to beat each other
to the ball during the Staff vs. Student Basketball game. Students and staff gathered in the gym during lunch for a twoquarter game. The final score was 28-24 with the staff narrowly beating students’ team.
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Do you have an opinion that you want to express?
Have you written a poem or story that you want to
share? Have you created a comic strip or cartoon that
would amuse your fellow students? Do you have some
important news to share about your class, team, or
club? If you answered “Yes” to any
of these questions, submit your writing
to Ms. Legg for a chance to be featured as a “Guest Writer” in our next
edition of the Morning Star Times.
Morning Star Times
STUDENT LIFE
Honor Roll:
Second Quarter
Good Attendance:
First Semester
The following students made the Honor
Roll for the second quarter of the 20132014 school year. To qualify for the
honor roll, you needed to have earned
at least a 3.0 G.P.A for the quarter.
The following students achieved at
least 90% attendance during the first
semester of the 2013-2014 school
year:
High School Honor Roll List: Starisa
Threefingers, Draven Hart, Travis Jefferson, Merlin Limpy, Brandi Nightwalker,
Nayarose Shoulderblade, Dante Threefingers, Martina Littlewolf, Jarryn Simpson,
Haley American Horse, Michael Bowers,
Zyler Flynn, Andrea Fox, Bailey Fox, Jada
Nanez, Tyrell Nightwalker, Torilee Poitra,
Sanner Sattler, Justin Sioux, and Skye
White Wolf,
Junior High Honor Roll List: Kaylyn
American Horse, Jessica Bahr, Talissa
Bearcomesout, Joleia Little, Cheyanna
Onebear, McKenzie Smith, Wendy Jo
Spang, Charles Whitedirt, Fredericka
Blackwolf, Lance Bowers, Tiri Brien, Jalen
Killsnight, Cehleesia Longknife, Javan
Ryan Kaelene Spang, Haden Standing Water, Jasmyne Two Moons, Michael Weaselbear, Davin Whiskers, and Preston
Woodenthigh.
High School Good Attendance List:
Essence American Horse, Draven Hart,
Lee Oldbear, Troy Redsleeves, Jaden
Seminole, Wilbur Spang, Eldon Starr,
Mountain Weaselbear, Antonio Garcia,
Travis Jefferson, Damon King, Martina
Littlewolf, Brandi Nightwalker, Nayarose
Shoulderblade, Dante Threefingers, Baptiste Harris, Colven Longknife, Jarryn
Simpson, Jared BearRobe, Zyler Flynn,
and Sanner Sattler.
Junior High Good Attendance List:
Kaylyn American Horse, Jessica Bahr,
Talissa Bearcomesout, Alyssia Bigback,
Melissa Bigback, Brandon Bryant, Dre
LaBeaux, Lephi Oldbear, Cheyanna Onebear, Wendy Jo Spang, Charles Whitedirt,
Lance Bowers, Jalen Killsnight, Cehleesia
Longknife, Kaelene Spang, Kash Spang,
Haden Standing Water, Jasmyne Two
Moons, and Tyra Walksalong.
February 2014
Principal Cobell with Honor Roll students Brandi
Nightwalker and Nayarose Shoulderblade at the
Honors Assembly. Students on the Honor Roll or
Good Attendance List earned a bag of candy, an
ice cream sundae, a gift card to the Cheyenne
Depot, and a gift card to the Morning Star Concession Stand. Congratulations to all of these
students for their hard work during first semester.
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Honor Roll: First Semester
The following students made the Honor Roll for both the first AND second quarters of the 2013-2014 school year. To qualify for the honor roll,
you needed to have earned at least a 3.0 G.P.A for the semester.
High School Honor Roll List: Cross Bearchum, Michael Bowers, Andrea Fox,
Bailey Fox, Baptiste Harris, Draven Hart, Shochana Little, Tova Littlewolf,
Tyrell Nightwalker,Torilee Poitra, Sanner Sattler, Nayarose Shoulderblade, Jarryn Simpson, Dante Threefingers, and Skye White Wolf.
Junior High Honor Roll List: Unfortunately, these names were unavailable to
us at press time. We hope to publish this list in our next edition.
Senior Spotlights
By Jared BearRobe
Marvin Garcia
Josh White Wolf
What are your plans after you graduate?
Medical school and Native American/ Indigenous Studies
What is your most memorable high school experience?
Performing for Silk Road and ending up on the cover of
The Billings Gazette
What extra-curricular or community activities did
you participate in?
Morning Star Warrior Travelling Ambassador 20112013; Cheerleader; Northern Cheyenne Tribal Brave 2012
What did you learn in high school that you will always remember?
Choose your friends wisely.
What is your biggest regret?
Slacking off my sophomore year
What is your greatest achievement (so far)?
Receiving the GEAR- Up scholarship and representing the Lame Deer High School
and Northern Cheyenne as their Morning Star Warrior
What advice would you give to your younger students?
No dream is too big. The only limits there are, are the limits you set for yourself.
Which people have been the biggest influences in your life so far?
My parents and family
What will you miss about LDHS? Friends and the teachers
What will you NOT miss about LDHS? The long days
What are your plans after you graduate?
I plan to go into the Coast Guard or the Marines,
then off to college.
What is your most memorable high school experience?
My most memorable high school experience is the
basketball seasons.
What did you learn in high school that you will
always remember?
What I learned in high school that I’m going to remember is math, science, history, and basketball.
What is your biggest regret?
My biggest regret is my attendance.
What is your greatest achievement (so far)?
My greatest achievement so far is school.
What advice would you give to your younger students?
The advice I’d give to the younger students is, “Don’t mess up in school.”
Which people have been the biggest influences in your life so far?
The people who have been the biggest influences in my life so far are my grandparents and my mother.
What will you miss about LDHS?
I’ll miss the fact that I was a Morning Star.
What will you NOT miss about LDHS?
What I will not miss about LDHS is the rules.
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In medieval and Renaissance European countries, most weddings took
place in June. This was because most people took their yearly bath at
the end of May when the weather was nice. They were still pretty clean
when it was time for the wedding in June.
The four kings in a deck of cards represent four real kings: Spades =
King David, Hearts = Charlemagne, Clubs = Alexander the Great, and
Diamonds = Julius Caesar.
The White House was originally gray. It was burned during the War of
1812 and painted white to cover the smoke stains.
The custom of shaking hands began so that both men could show that
they were unarmed.
Coca-Cola was originally green.
Wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of your left hand because
people believed that the vein in this finger goes directly to your heart.
A witness to Abraham Lincoln's assassin was still alive in 1956. He competed on a game show!
Why didn’t Pilgrims eat potatoes at the first Thanksgiving? They
thought potatoes were poisonous.
Cleopatra married two of her own brothers.
Ketchup was sold in the 1830’s as a medicine.
The original Pinocchio ended with Pinocchio's death.
A Titanic survivor also survived the tragedies of the Titanic's sister ships.
There is a mental disorder known as Walking Corpse Syndrome. People who have this actually believe that they are dead.
The Chernobyl nuclear plant continued to produce electricity until the
year 2000.
The modern military salute comes from the old days of knights.
Knights were required to raise the visors on their helmets whenever they
passed the king.
A homeless man once robbed a bank for $1.
North Korea has a museum that blames the USA for mass murder.
In order to land safely, a pilot had to shoot his own fuel tank.
In Ancient China, doctors only got paid if the patient was cured.
How did the game of golf get its name? It’s originally a Scottish game.
G-O-L-F stood for “Gentlemen Only…Ladies Forbidden.
Go Stars!
February 2014
This page is brought to you by
Starisa Threefingers.
This Day In History—February
Feb. 1, 1790: First session of the U.S. Supreme Court
Feb. 2, 1887: First Groundhog Day
Feb. 3, 1959: The Day the Music Died: Rockers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash
Feb. 4, 1789: George Washington was elected president
Feb. 5, 1919: Movie stars of the day form United Artists production company to have more control over their own movies. It’s
still making movies today.
Feb. 6, 1911: Ronald Reagan is born
Feb. 7, 1959: The Beatles arrive in New York City for the first time
Feb. 8, 1587: Mary Queen of Scots beheaded
Feb. 9, 1942: Daylight Savings Time is instituted
Feb. 10, 1916: U.S. Secretary of War resigns during World War I
Feb. 11, 1990 Nelson Mandela released from prison
Feb. 12, 1999: President Bill Clinton is acquitted on both articles of impeachment—perjury and obstruction of justice. He
finishes out his term.
Feb. 13, 1633: Copernicus arrives to face the Roman Inquisition because of his theory that the earth revolves around the sun.
Feb. 14, 278 : St. Valentine beheaded
Feb. 15, 1965: Canada adopts maple leaf flag
Feb. 16, 1923: Archaeologist opens tomb of King Tut
Feb. 17, 1872: The VW Beetle becomes the world’s best-selling car
Feb. 18, 1930: Pluto discovered
Feb. 19, 1847: Donner Party rescued
Feb. 20, 1792: President George Washington signs legislation that creates the US Postal Service
Feb. 21, 1965: Malcolm X assassinated
Feb. 22, 1732: George Washington is born
Feb. 23, 1861: Lincoln avoids assassination attempt
Feb. 24, 1868: President Andrew Johnson impeached
Feb. 25, 1870: First African American congressman sworn in—Hiram Rhodes Revels from Natchez, Mississippi
Feb. 26, 1993: World Trade Center in New York City bombed
Feb. 27, 1922: Supreme Court defends women's voting rights
Feb. 28, 1993: Federal agents raid the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. 80 cult members, including leader David
Koresh, die in the raid.
Presidential Trivia
Monday, February 17, is Presidents’ Day. Here are some interesting facts about each of the men who were elected to America’s highest office.
George Washington = He never lived in the White House.
John Adams = He and Thomas Jefferson visited Shakespeare’s home together. They illegally
carved a chunk out of one of the chairs for a souvenir.
Thomas Jefferson = He was arrested for taking a carriage ride on a Sunday. This was illegal in
Vermont at the time.
James Madison = The smallest President—about 100 pounds and 5’4.”
James Monroe = He voted against the US Constitution in 1788.
John Quincy Adams = He swam naked in the Potomac River every morning, even in the winter.
Andrew Jackson = The first President to ride a train
Martin Van Buren = The word “OK” comes from him. He was called “Old Kinderhook” because that was where he was from. It was shortened to OK.
William Henry Harrison = He served the shortest term. He gave a 105-minute inaugural address in the rain. He died of pneumonia a month later.
John Tyler = He had 15 kids.
James K. Polk = His official cause of death is listed as “diarrhea.” He also banned all dancing
and drinking alcohol in the White House.
Zachary Taylor = He served in the US Army for over 40 years.
Franklin Pierce = He gave his 3,319-word inaugural address perfectly from memory.
James Buchanan = The only President who was never married.
Abraham Lincoln = He was a licensed bartender.
Andrew Johnson = He was a tailor and only wore suits that he made himself.
Ulysses S. Grant = Smoked about 20 cigars per day. Probable cause of death = throat cancer.
Rutheford B. Hayes = He refused to allow any alcohol at all in the White House.
James A. Garfield = The first President to talk on a telephone.
Chester Arthur = There is some debate about whether he was a legal President. He claimed to
be born in Vermont. But many claim he was actually born in Canada.
Grover Cleveland = Elected twice, but not in two elections in a row.
Benjamin Harrison = The first President to use electricity in the White House. He got shocked
and was afraid to use it after that.
William McKinley = The first President to ride in a car.
Theodore Roosevelt = The “Teddy” bear is named after him.
William Howard Taft = The largest President. At 330 pounds, he got stuck in the White House
bathtub and had to have a special, over-sized tub installed.
Woodrow Wilson = He raised a flock of sheep on the White House lawn and sold the wool to
make money for the Red Cross during World War I.
Warren G. Harding = He bet the White House China on a hand of cards and lost.
Calvin Coolidge = He rarely spoke to anyone. His nickname was “Silent Cal.”
Herbert Hoover = His sons kept pet alligators at the White House. He also donated all of his
salary as President to charity.
Franklin D. Roosevelt = He was crippled by polio and had completely lost the use of his legs by
the time he was President.
Harry S. Truman = The first President to give a speech on television.
Dwight D. Eisenhower = Played football at West Point and was injured tackling Jim Thorpe.
John F. Kennedy = The first Catholic and the first former Boy Scout to be elected President.
Lyndon B. Johnson = As President, he worked every day from 6:30 am until 2:00 am.
Richard Nixon = The first President to visit all 50 states.
Gerald Ford = A former fashion model and a forest ranger at Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy Carter = A speed reader who can read over 2000 words per minute.
Ronald Reagan =Won the 1940 Most Nearly Perfect Male Figure Award.
George H.W. Bush =After he vomited on Japan’s Prime Minister, a new word entered the Japanese language. “Bushusuru” means to vomit in public.
Bill Clinton = His nickname as a child was “Bubba.” Some people still call him that.
George W. Bush = Nicknamed the “Vacation President.” In 8 years, he took off over 900 days.
Barack Obama = He’s a huge Harry Potter fan. He claims he’s read every Harry Potter book
several times each.